How did supermarkets, drug chains and mass merchandisers fare in 2011? What is the outlook for the year to come? Tim Simmons hosts this review with Michael Sansolo, Len Lewis, David Merrefield, Brad Edmondson, and Dr. Kantha Shelke. Click here for video.

How did supermarkets, drug chains and mass merchandisers fare in 2011? What is the outlook for the year to come? Tim Simmons hosts this review with Michael Sansolo, Len Lewis, David Merrefield, Brad Edmondson, and Dr. Kantha Shelke. Click here for video.

PLMA Calendar of Events

2012 is here and PLMA has important programs to add to your calendar. Details about conferences and seminars coming up. Click here for video.

Online Advertising: Boon for Store Brands?

Online advertising is expected to exceed magazine and newspaper ads for the first time. David Merrefield looks at the implications for store brands.

2012’s Top Store Brands Category Gainers

New Nielsen data reveals which private label categories were the biggest gainers last year. Kurt Goldschmidt tracks the winners.

Older Americans Could Be Market of the Future

The 75+ aged consumers are
not only living longer but spending on food, health, and wellness. Brad Edmondson reports.

Technology is Transforming Packaging

Innovation is shifting packaging from making things look good to helping shoppers get the most out of their purchases. Dr. Kantha Shelke explains.

What Retailers Can Learn from the History of Supermarkets

Tim Simmons interviews author Marc Levinson about the battle for mom and pop grocery stores.